Editing Profile

Edit your SDSU Directory Profile

  1. Log in to Drupal.
    1. Go to sdstate.edu and scroll to the footer. Under "For Faculty and Staff" section, click "My Account."
    2. On the "Log In" page, click "Log in with Single Sign On," the yellow button on the left side.
  2. Navigate to your profile page by clicking on your name in the top toolbar (i.e. Jack.Rabbit) and then select "View account."
  3. Once on your account page, find your profile under the "Your Content" section and then click the “(Edit)” button next to your name.
  4. Edit profile fields.
    • Your name, department, title, location and contact information are pulled from Banner. To edit this information, click the "Edit Contact Information on InsideState" button.
      • This is then reviewed by Human Resources to be updated in Banner. Then it will be updated automatically on both the InsideState directory and sdstate.edu directory.
    • Title field: The title field can be overwritten in Drupal by using the Working Title.
    • The biography, education, academic and professional experience, research and scholar work, social media and related links are self-entered.
    • Photos: Employee photos for the website need to be professionally done. A portrait studio is available on campus.
    • Faculty profiles: See specific guidelines.
  5. Saving the page: From dropdown next to "Change to:" choose one of the following statuses:
    • Ready to Review: If it is ready to be published.
    • In Progress: If you want to hold on publishing changes or are still editing.

If you have questions or need help, please contact websupport.

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Faculty Profile Guidelines

Creating a faculty page on sdstate.edu involves adhering to specific guidelines to ensure consistency, professionalism and alignment with the university's branding standards.

These guidelines will help you create a faculty page that effectively represents your professional profile while aligning with South Dakota State University's standards and expectations.

Content Structure
  • Introduction: Begin with your full name, current title and department affiliation.
  • Contact Information: Provide your office location, phone number and official SDSU email address.
  • Educational Background: List your degrees, specifying the institution and year of completion.
  • Academics and Professional Experience: Detail relevant academic and industry positions you've held, emphasizing roles that highlight your expertise.
    • Academic Responsibilities: List current and past courses you've instructed, providing brief descriptions if applicable.
    • Committees and Professional Memberships: Mention memberships in professional organizations or societies.
  • Research and Scholarly Work: Summarize your primary research areas, ongoing projects and any notable collaborations.
    • Awards and Honors: Highlight any recognition or honors you've received.
    • Grants: Highlight any grants you've received.
    • Publications and Presentations: Include selected publications, conference presentations and other scholarly works.
  • Content to Avoid: The university website, including profiles, is a platform for university-sponsored content, messaging and speech. It is not a platform for personal content, messaging and speech. Avoid statements that explicitly advocate for particular social policies or political positions or endorse specific viewpoints on contemporary political debate or social action.
Visual Elements
  • Profile Photograph: Use a professional headshot that aligns with SDSU's standards. All photos should be professional and not personal images. Visit the Photography Services page to learn about photography studio hours and portrait services.
Formatting and Style
  • Consistency: Ensure uniformity in headings and bullet points.
  • Tone: Maintain a professional and approachable tone throughout your page.
  • Accessibility: Follow best practices to make your content accessible to all users.
Branding and Identity
Technical Considerations
  • Web Platform: SDSU utilizes Drupal for web content management. Training and support for Drupal editing are available through the Web Services team.
  • Quality Assurance: Site web editors utilize Siteimprove for accessibility, quality assurance and search engine optimization to enhance page performance.
Support and Resources